WALDEN NURS 6630 ACTUAL EXAM SCHIZOPHRENIA OVERVIEW 88

WALDEN NURS 6630 ACTUAL EXAM |SCHIZOPHRENIA OVERVIEW |88

QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

1.Schizophrenia is characterized by impairments in social functioning, problems working, and substance abuse cognitive skills, executive functioning and memory issues suicidal ideation, metabolic disturbances and muscular difficulties social functioning, problems working, and caring for oneself 2.Which of the following is the most appropriate management of acute psychosis in a patient with schizophrenia?Lithium (Eskalith) Amitriptyline (Elavil) Haloperidol (Haldol) Phenelzine (Nardil) Sertraline (Zoloft) 3.Which of the following is NOT a brain abnormality often seen in those with schizophrenia?reductions in the total volume and thickness of the prefrontal cortex reductions in the size of the hippocampus and thalamus decreased volumes of the lateral ventricles dramatic reductions in gray matter 1 / 4

4.If a 24-year-old male presents with symptoms of schizophrenia, what implications might his age of onset have for his treatment plan compared to a 29-year-old female with similar symptoms?The male may require more aggressive treatment due to earlier onset, while the female may benefit from a more gradual 2 / 4

approach.Both patients should receive the same treatment as age does not affect treatment efficacy.The female may need more intensive therapy due to her later onset, while the male may respond better to medication.The male's earlier onset suggests he may have a more severe form of the disorder, requiring immediate hospitalization.

5.A patient with schizophrenia exhibits significant disorganized speech and difficulty concentrating during therapy sessions.Which cognitive symptom is most likely affecting their treatment progress?Impaired memory Poor executive functioning Inattention Delusions 6.The best comparison of the benefits and side effects of second

generation antipsychotics (SGAs) compared to FGAs is:

SGAs are more tolerable, reduces negative sx, reduces risk of EPS or TD, but weight gain and risk of metabolic syndrome are fairly common SGAs are more tolerable, reduces positive sx better, reduces risk of TD, but weight gain and metabolic syndrome are rare but serious side effects.SGAs are more tolerable, less effective for both positive and negative sx, but side effects are fewer and less severe.SGAs are less tolerable, clearly more effective, and always safer 3 / 4

7.What are the common side effects associated with elevated prolactin levels due to antipsychotic medications?Increased appetite and weight gain

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